Slow Digestion- Ayurvedic Treatment, Diet, Exercises, Research Papers, Yoga

Slow digestion or Gastroparesis is a condition in which food stays in the stomach for longer than it should. It may also be called delayed gastric emptying. Peristalsis is the normal movement of muscles of GIT, mainly stomach & intestine which helps in the movement of food bolus from mouth downwards to the rectum while digestion & absorption occur. Speed of peristalsis should be rhythmic & normal for proper absorption & assimilation. Digestion will be disturbed when the movement of the intestines are very slow. This may lead to chronic malnutrition, deficiency disorders and other complications. Water and electrolyte balance also get impaired in such a condition. Medications and lifestyle changes are needed to manage the disease.

Signos y síntomas

Acidez
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Stomach upset
Throwing up undigested food
A feeling of fullness after first few bolus of food while eating
Bloating & belching
Lack of appetite and weight loss
Abnormal values of blood sugar
Dolor abdominal

Causas

Padece diabetes.
Injury to vagus nerve, mostly from surgery
Hypothyroidism
Gastroenteritis
Medications such as narcotics and some antidepressants
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Rare conditions such as amyloidosis and scleroderma

Fisiopatología

The pathogenesis of primary intestinal motility disorders probably is multifactorial, but neither biochemical abnormality nor structural abnormality has been demonstrated commonly, except in some forms of intestinal pseudo-obstruction. More recently, there is evidence that low-grade mucosal inflammation and immune activation (particularly with mast cell involvement) in association with impaired epithelial barrier function and aberrant neuronal sensitivity may play a role in functional GI disorders.

Diagnóstico

Clinical examination
Blood tests
Barium X-Ray
Gastric scintigraphy
13C-GEBTs
Gastric manometry
Electrogastrography
Ultrasound
Upper endoscopy

Tratamientos

Treatment highly depends upon the cause.

Changes in Diet and Habits

Eating six small meals each day rather than three larger ones.
Have more liquids and low-residue foods,
Drink plenty of water and fluids like broths, soups, juices, and sports drinks. Avoid high-fat foods, which can slow digestion, and high-fibre foods, which are harder to digest.
Make sure to take nutritious, yet light & easy to digest food items
Try walking after eating a main course. Do not lie down immediately after taking food.

Medicamentos:

Medicines like Metoclopramide, Erythromycin and antiemetics can help improve the situation for a while. It is not recommended to take long term medications which cause remarkable adverse reactions.

Other Treatments

Botox injections to relax the valve, keeping it open for longer so that the stomach can empty.
Electrical stimulation uses electrodes attached to the stomach wall to trigger stomach contractions.
In a procedure called per-oral pyloromyotomy (POP), an endoscope is used to cut the pylorus valve so it’s easier for the stomach to empty.
Patients with obesity and diabetes can have gastric bypass surgery. A small pouch is created from the top part of the stomach and attaches it to the lower end of the small intestine. This limits the quantity of food the patient can eat.
In severe cases, intravenous nutrition or parenteral nutrition will be needed in which nutrients go straight into the bloodstream through a catheter in a vein.

Pronóstico

Primary intestinal motility disorders which are not associated with malignancy or debilitating pathology have a good prognosis.

Complicaciones

Dehydration
Malnourishment
Deficiency disorders
Formation of bezoars and obstruction in GIT

Disease & Ayurveda

Ajeerna

Nidana

Intake of excess food or food which is not familiar or with different/opposite potency
Intake of food before the previously had meals get digested
Untimely food intake
Heavy, cold and heavy foods
Drinking large quantity of cold water
Day sleep and keeping awake at night
Suppression of natural urge
Other chronic systemic diseases
Emotions like envy, anxiety and anger
Food intake with worry, fear, anger, jealousy
Estrés
Grief
Food and habits causing vitiation of Kapha

Purvaaroopa

Not mentioned

Samprapti

When the causative factors vitiate kapha, it gets smeared on the walls of intestines and all channels into and out of it gets obstructed. This causes a loss in the digestive fire. Proper digestion and absorption will not happen in this case. Due to this weakened Agni, undigested and partially digested food retained in the stomach and is called Ama. It contains many toxic produscts to the body and entering into the channels & circulatory system, Ama causes many diseases. This is why Loss of appetite (Agnimaandya) is considered as the root cause of all the diseases in Ayurveda.

Lakshana

Indigestión
Decreased appetite
Loss of taste & salivation
Sour belching/heartburn
Heaviness and distension of abdomen
General malaise
Dolor de cabeza
Giddiness/fainting
Stiffness in the back/hip
Yawning
Body aches
Fiebre
Vómitos

Divisions

Ama

Vidagdha

Vishtabdha

Rasasesha

Pronóstico

Sukhasadhya

Chikithsa

The Ayurveda treatment of Ajeerna is normalising the Agni. It is done by two steps. One is to remove any Aama (mixture of digested and undigested food particles in stomach which turns toxic to the body) or obstruction in the channels. The next step is to enhance the Agni (digestive fire) and bring it into normal.

Samana

Upavasam
Langhanam
Aamapachana oushadhas
Agnideepana oushadhas

Sodhana

Sodhana therapies other than Sadyovamana (Therapeutic vomiting) are not indicated in a person with Loss of appetite/indigestion in the initial stage. Once the undigested food is cleared and the person is devoid of Ama, medicines and procedures to improve the Agni can be administered. The panachakarma therapies include:

Vamanam
Virechanam
Asthapanavasti
Anuvasanavasti
Sneha-sweada

Medicamentos de uso común

Ayurvedic Supplements

Marcas disponibles

AVS Kottakal
AVP Coimbatore
SNA oushadhasala
Vaidyaratnam oushadhasala

Remedios caseros

People may find it easier to eat several smaller meals a day instead of three bigger ones.

Aim to make these meals high in calories and protein to make sure the body is getting plenty of nutrients and energy. People may also find having liquid meals, such as smoothies and protein drinks, easier to take.

Adding herbs, spices, or other flavourings to meals may also encourage people to eat more easily. Eating meals in relaxing or social settings may make eating more enjoyable.

Gentle exercise, such as a short walk, will increase appetite & digestion.

Dieta

A evitar

Heavy meals and difficult to digest foods – cause indigestion.

Junk foods- cause disturbance in digestion and reduces the bioavailability of the medicine

Carbonated drinks – makes the stomach more acidic and disturbed digestion

Refrigerated and frozen foods – causes weak and sluggish digestion by weakening agni (digestive fire)

Curd – causes vidaaha and thereby many other diseases

Por añadir

Comidas ligeras y alimentos fáciles de digerir

Green gram, soups, buttermilk boiled with turmeric, ginger and curry leaves

Freshly cooked and warm food processed with cumin seeds, ginger, black pepper, ajwain etc

Comportamiento:

Avoid day sleeping
Avoid sedentary lifestyle. Be active.
Avoid stress and emotional hurricanes.
Es mejor evitar la exposición a la luz solar excesiva, la lluvia o el polvo.
Avoid lifting heavy weights and other vigorous physical activities.
Maintain a regular food and sleep schedule.
Avoid sitting continuously for a long time and avoid squatting.

posturas de Yoga

Regular stretching exercises, cardio work out, and following a specific Yogacharya with yoga asanas like pavanamuktasana, vajrasana, etc are recommended for improving digestion.

Regular exercise helps improve bioavailability of the medicine and food ingested and leads to positive health.

Yoga can maintain harmony within and with surroundings.

In fever conditions, no exercises are recommended.

Pavanamuktasana

Vajrasana

Todos los ejercicios y esfuerzos físicos deben decidirse y realizarse únicamente bajo la supervisión de un experto médico.

Research Articles

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12121888/

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Dr. Rajesh Nair,
Experto,
Medicina Ayurveda, India

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